Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Flossie Jane Stinnett
Jun 25, 2017
Flossie Jane (Summers) Stinnett, age 86, of Mascot, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 25, 2017. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband James Stinnett; parents Perry and Leela Summers; brothers Everette and Earl Summers; sister-in-law Gracie Summers. She is survived by brothers, Gene Summers (Mildred),...
Fred Edward Henry, Sr.
Jun 24, 2017
Fred Edward Henry, age 86, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell for 51 years as a teacher and leader. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. Fred attended Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy. He was the owner of Powell Scale Company. Fred loved his family, hunting...
Juanita Byrd
Jun 24, 2017
Juanita Byrd, of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Knoxville, passed away June 24, 2017. She was a long-time member of Sharon Baptist Church. Juanita retired from Home Federal Bank after many dedicated years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodward H. Byrd; her parents, Bonnie and Homer Walker; and her brother, Allen Walker. She is survived by...
Clyde Milas Welch
Jun 24, 2017
Clyde Milas Welch, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on June 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Clyde was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Preceded in death by parents, Fowler and Velma Welch; brother, Jack Welch; mother-in-law, Bertie Sexton. He leaves behind wife of 54 years, Joyce Ann Welch; daugthers, Andrea Welch, Contessa Welch; son, Isaac...
Dorothy Ridenour
Jun 23, 2017
Dorothy Ridenour, age 85, passed away June 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wampler and her grandson, Christopher Gee. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Howard Ridenour; daughter, Vicki Gee (Edgar); grandchildren, Tish Gee, Stephen Wampler (Jody), Michael Wampler (Tammy); great-grandchildren, Zachary Gee, Bailey Butler, Zane Gee, Derek Wampler, Gabriel Wampler; sister, Thelma...
Frederick "Fred" Ramsey May
Jun 23, 2017
May, Frederick “Fred” Ramsey, age 86, of Knoxville passed away at home (Trinity Hills) on June 23rd, 2017. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, retired from Western Electric, a devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 54 years Betty Tallent May, mother and father Nora R. and Rufus...
Isaac Reis Parks
Jun 22, 2017
Isaac Reis Parks, age 34, passed away on June 22, 2017. Isaac was an amazing man with a big heart who was known for making people laugh. He was a hard worker and employee of Interstate Mechanical Contractors. He enjoyed frisbee golf, music, the outdoors and watching his son play baseball. Isaac was a devoted husband, father, son and brother...
William Jeffrey Lowery
Jun 22, 2017
William Jeffrey Lowery age 51 passed away June 22, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved the Lord with all his heart. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He was a loving husband and father who adored his children, he loved being outdoors, fishing, grilling out, listening to music and hanging out with his family and...
Michael Edward Smith
Jun 22, 2017
Michael Edward Smith, age 66, from Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a retired veteran after 23 years of service with the U.S. Army and Air National Guard, being in the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGee Tyson upon retiring. He was also employed in...
Elsie Marie Gill
Jun 22, 2017
Elsie Gill, age 79, of Halls, Tennessee, formerly of Bowdle South Dakota, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday June 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Boschee, and several brothers and sisters. Elsie was survived by Ervin Gill, her loving husband of 62 years, her three children; Thomas Gill (Brenda),...
Jerry Edward Hemphill
Jun 21, 2017
Jerry Edward Hemphill, age 24, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. He was a member of Heavenly View Baptist Church and was an avid fan of Captain America. He was preceded in death by grandfather Jim “Butch” Hemphill. He is survived by grandmother Carolyn Hemphill, grandmother Ella Mae Hemphill, mother Glenda Hemphill, brothers Jesse and Frank...
Geraldine Miller Tolliver
Jun 21, 2017
Geraldine Miller Tolliver, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents Dan and Martha Miller, brothers Joe and Bill Miller, and grandson Doug Dockery. She is survived by husband James Tolliver, children Danny Tolliver, and wife Sherry, Jimmy Tolliver, Patricia Hope, and husband...
Danny Clayton Atchley
Jun 20, 2017
Danny Clayton Atchley Sr., age 69 of Knoxville, TN, walked into his eternal home and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 20th. His passing came quickly and leaves his family with deep sorrow. His greatest love was the Lord, and Danny faithfully served Him. For 45 years, he was known as "Servant." He was a dedicated member and...
Charles Dayton Cross
Jun 20, 2017
CROSS, CHARLES DAYTON – age 76, of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on June 20, 2017 at Park West Hospital. Charles was born Nov. 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, who was awarded 7 medals and ribbons, including the Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW Post 1733, American Legion...
Charles Alexander Cope
Jun 19, 2017
Charles “Chuck” “Uncle CC” Cope, age 42, of Corryton, passed away June 19, 2017. Member of 3rd Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by father, David Lee Cope Sr. Survived by: mother, Roxie Cope. Brother, David Cope Jr. Son, Gabriel and girlfriend Sabrina. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. Rev. Buck Wamack...
Eva Greene Johnson
Jun 19, 2017
Eva Greene Johnson, born July 11,1946 , went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Greene's Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Emma Jane Greene; sister, Margaret Johnson; brothers, Robert and Ben Greene. She is survived by her daughter Gerry Dunlap and son in law...
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs
Jun 19, 2017
Donna Gail Chittum Boggs, age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and a dedicated mother and wife. Donna enjoyed many types of crafting, painting, embroidery, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Chittum; father, Robert Chittum; and brother, Jack...
Marie C. Lester Kitts
Jun 18, 2017
Marie C. Lester Kitts, age 97, born June 9, 1920, the last surviving child of the late James and Leena Tipton Lester. Siblings were James and Ross Lester, Midge Lester and Eloise Satterfield. Ms. Marie passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 18, 2017, at her home as she had requested. Marie was the widow of Max P. Kitts (2011). They...
Matthew William Needham
Jun 17, 2017
Matthew William Needham, age 42, of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2017. Matthew was a 1993 graduate of Powell High School and attended Union Baptist Church in Halls. He had a passion for his family, and loved fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by father, Robert “Bob” Needham. Survived by wife of 19 years, Rosey Needham; daughter, Whitney Needham; son,...
James H. Abbott
Jun 17, 2017
James H. Abbott, Jr. age 78, passed away June 17, 2017. He was a member of Bates United Methodist Church in Snow Hill, MD and attended Christ United Methodist Church. Jim began his 30 year career in broadcasting with WBOC in Salisbury, MD. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandsons grow. Preceded in death by parents,...
